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Sammamish Washington Map

Explore Sammamish, Washington, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Sammamish, Washington

How to Use This Sammamish, Washington Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sammamish, Washington. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Washington or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Sammamish.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Sammamish
State	Washington (WA)
County	King County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	47.594268
Longitude	-122.038081
Population	67,455
Density	1275.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	98074, 98075, 98029
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Seattle
School District	Issaquah School District

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About Sammamish, Washington

Sammamish is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 67,455. The population density is 1275.3 people per km². Sammamish is located at 47.5943°N, 122.0381°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Sammamish is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 98074, 98075, 98029.

Sammamish occupies a high plateau that rises firmly above the surrounding lowlands, defined by a topography of dense evergreen stands and deep, glacial-carved terrain. It lies 2.9 miles southeast of Redmond, WA (from Redmond, WA: bearing 139°T), and is situated 7.9 miles northwest of King. The air here holds a particular, moisture-heavy weight, especially during the long, gray autumn months when the light softens into muted tones of silver and charcoal. To the west, the landscape drops away toward the water of Lake Sammamish, which serves as a constant, shimmering anchor for the regional horizon. Beyond the immediate canopy of fir and cedar, the distant silhouette of the Cascade Range looms, a jagged, snow-dusted partition that separates the damp, verdant reality of the west from the dry, sun-bleached expanse of the interior.

Early development in Sammamish transitioned slowly from the quiet, isolated rhythm of logging camps and small-scale farms into the residential expansion that defines its modern identity. The land was once marked by the labor of those who cleared the heavy timber, leaving behind a scarred but resilient earth that eventually attracted those seeking a permanent, forested retreat from the encroaching intensity of the regional urban centers. Over the decades, the infrastructure of the plateau shifted from narrow, winding logging tracks into the organized arterial grid that connects the neighborhoods today. This historical progression has left a subtle imprint on the character of the soil, where modern foundations now rest upon the quiet echoes of a timber-reliant past.

Economic life in Sammamish is characterized by a stable, white-collar professional focus, sustained by its proximity to global corporate headquarters and a highly educated workforce. While there is little heavy industrial presence, the region functions as a vital residential corridor, supporting a network of schools and public facilities that serve a population deeply invested in suburban infrastructure. Evans Creek meanders through the landscape as a primary drainage vein, carving a small, quiet path through the terrain that underscores the importance of watershed management in such a densely forested region. Daily life is dictated by the steady flow of commuters and the hum of local commerce, all supported by a standard of living that prioritizes access to well-maintained public resources and academic institutions.

Cultural expression in Sammamish reflects an appreciation for the quiet, natural world, often finding its center at East Lake Sammamish Waterfront Park, where residents gather to observe the stillness of the water. The Sammamish Valley nearby provides a pastoral contrast to the residential density, offering a glimpse of the agricultural legacy that persists in the surrounding lowlands. While residents frequently look toward the professional sports arenas of the nearby metropolis for their weekend entertainment, the local rhythm is defined by smaller, community-focused events and seasonal festivals that celebrate the turn of the year. The landscape itself remains the primary landmark, an enduring presence that shapes the perspective of everyone who walks the trails toward the edge of Tiger Mountain State Forest.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sammamish Commons (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 000° N
You Do You (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 014° N
Beaver Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 111° E
Lake Sammamish (State Park) — 1.7 mi, 198° S
Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 060° NE
Beaver Lake Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 088° E
Hans Jensen (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 199° S
Alps View (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 171° S
Evans Creek Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 000° N
Pickering Place (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 190° S
Village Theatre (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 179° S
World War 2 Memorial (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 178° S
Steve Bell Theater (Theatre) — 4.5 mi, 180° S
Aquarium Room (Aquarium) — 4.5 mi, 180° S
Gilman Town Hall (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 177° S
West Tiger Mountain Natural Resources Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 171° S
Fantastic Erratic (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 204° SW
Old Bus (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 161° S
Microsoft Logo (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 307° NW
Squak Mountain (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 180° S
Coal Creek Hotel (Historic Ruins) — 5.9 mi, 227° SW
Red Brick Road, 1913 (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 341° N
Steam Hoist Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 6.0 mi, 224° SW
IPIC Theaters (Cinema) — 6.5 mi, 324° NW
VALA Art Center (Gallery) — 6.9 mi, 324° NW
Sweety Saradha Arts (Arts Centre) — 7.0 mi, 322° NW
Skagit-Snoqualmie Wildlife Area Complex (State Conservation Area) — 7.4 mi, 037° NE
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 9.3 mi, 131° SE · 1.3M acres
Alpine Lakes Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 18.4 mi, 083° E · 415k acres
Wild Sky Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 27.0 mi, 045° NE · 107k acres

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